The North London rivals clash at White Hart Lane tomorrow with both clubs looking to put a dent in the others' title ambitions.

Arsenal have finished above Tottenham every season since 1994/95 but with 10 games to go they are three points behind Pochettino's men and six behind leaders Leicester.

And Merson hopes Tottenham remain challengers for years to come as he believes it will force Arsenal to raise their game.

Arsenal train ahead of derby showdown with Tottenham

Friday, 4th March 2016

STARSPORT bring you the best snaps from Arsenal's training session the day before the north London derby.

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Arsene Wenger with Aaron Ramsey

“I think it is great for Arsenal as well, as it puts a lot of pressure on them, the board and everyone else as Tottenham are up there”

Paul Merson

"I think it is great watching the way Spurs play at the moment and I think it is great for Arsenal as well, as it puts a lot of pressure on them, the board and everyone else as Tottenham are up there," he told Sky Sports.

"If they were not up there, then it would be like it does not matter, it is Arsenal again, but this time the pressure is on and fair play to them."

Both sides come into the derby on the back of midweek defeats as they missed the chance to capitalise on Leicester's draw with West Brom.

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RESURGENCE: Tottenham have become title challengers under Mauricio Pochettino